Real Madrid vs Arsenal: Probable Lineups for Champions League Quarterfinal Second Leg 2024-25
Published April 16th, 2025 - 09:05 GMT
Real Madrid, the reigning Champions League holders, face a do-or-die mission against Arsenal in tonight's quarterfinal second leg at Santiago Bernabéu, needing a historic comeback after their crushing 3-0 first-leg defeat at Emirates Stadium. Match Details: Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Time: 8:00 PM GMT
Broadcast: beIN Sports 1 HD
Commentator: Ali Saeed Al-Kaabi Real Madrid Expected XI:
Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
Defense: David Alaba - Antonio Rüdiger - Aurélien Tchouaméni - Raúl Asensio
Midfield: Dani Ceballos - Jude Bellingham - Federico Valverde
Attack: Rodrygo - Kylian Mbappé - Vinícius Júnior Arsenal Expected XI:
Goalkeeper: David Raya
Defense: Myles Lewis-Skelly - Jakub Kiwior - William Saliba - Jurriën Timber
Midfield: Declan Rice - Thomas Partey - Martin Ødegaard
Attack: Gabriel Martinelli - Mikel Merino - Bukayo Saka
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